Marking the third International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a programme along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Ramabai Rally Ground in Lucknow. The UN International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year on June 21. In one of the biggest events in the country, the Prime Minister performed asanas along with other participants in Lucknow.

Security arrangements kept in place were elaborate with the sufficient deployment of commandos and para-military forces stationed in and around the event venue. The venue is full of huge LED screens so that the participants can properly carry out the asanas and postures as instructed by the instructors.

7:30 am: Did you know that the armed forces are also performing Yoga? Yes, that’s correct. Yoga asanas are being performed on INS Viraat by Navy officers and CRPF and Army personnel in Jammu and Kashmir.

7:20 am: The Prime Minister took a break from the asanas to take a tour around the ground and interact with people.

7:15 am: Have a look at some of the celebrations across the country and beyond.

7:10 am: The Prime Minister is now performing asanas along with the other participants. There is a narration of what the asanas mean and the way to perform them. There is a light drizzle as well. There are four people on the stage demonstrating the asanas.

Right now, the participants are performing ‘Vrikshasana’. Breathing exercises are also a part of the asanas.

7:05 am: PM Modi has concluded his address and is now leaving the stage to take part in the Yoga Day events. Like past years, he will perform asanas.

7 am: The PM says that Yoga is recognised has been recognised by several state governments and has found a place in the school curriculum. He also equates the importance of Yoga in the world to salt. Urging everyone to make Yoga a part of their lives, PM Modi said it is about assurance of health.

6:55 am: Yoga is binding the world together, says PM Modi. He says practicing it will eventually lead to better health for people.

Apart from fitness, wellness is important. Yoga is a medium to achieve wellness: PM Modi

He also joked that Yoga mats are being put to good use as umbrellas because of the drizzle.

6:50 am: Prime Minister Modi is speaking at the moment. He appreciates those who have arrived for the event despite the rain. “From Lucknow I convey my greetings to all those joining the #YogaDay2017 celebrations all over India,” the PM said.

In recent years, a lot of Yoga institutes have come up, Yoga teachers are now in demand. Young people have accepted Yoga as a profession. In countries across the world, there is a new market being created around Yoga: PM Modi

6:40 am: PM Modi along with Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath have arrived for the Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow. It is drizzling and yet participants are waiting for the proceedings to begin.

6:30 am: Welcome to the live blog where we track all the live updates from Lucknow where prime minister Narendra Modi is leading the celebrations. In other cities across the country, BJP leaders and ministers are taking part in the celebrations.

Yoga Hindu culture is in Danger Due to Dirty Nehru-Ambedkar Laws Like No Common Civil Code?? After Gifting Best Lands of Pak Bangla to Muslims as per their demands rest India Lands are mainly for Hindu 0.7 Buddha. But Pseudo Secular hi-Nehru Allowed Muslims to stay here? That has created all such serious problems for Hindus even in India Today!! in 1947 Hindu Population in Pak was 27 Bangladesh was 30 . Now not even 5 Hindu remained there. Better Change Dirty Laws Done by pseudo secular Nehru-Ambedkar like No Common civil code? Else till then cancel Hindu 1-wife Act Law done by Buddha Ambedkar. Revert Mr.Ambedkar Laws. Allow 2-shadi written Talak for Hindu. And force China 1-child Law to Muslim brothers for next 70 years. That shall help Muslims to prosper like China! Stop Education in Madrassah, teach muslims with Hindu in common. Teach Muslim Girls Tennis from Sania Mirza!! Gift Reservation for Muslim Women in BC Quota instead of Ambedkar caste.

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Jun 21, 2017 at 7:03 pm

what is this supposed to be? the raving and the ranting of a madman? incoherent and incomprehensible. not sure what language this is purported to be or what patois either. must have escaped from the asylum for the criminally insane

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Jun 21, 2017 at 8:01 am

I think beggar will be rich now no need of food and money dung and mutr is enough all the hospital will be closed doctors will loose their job just yoga honga everybody will be healthy and fit good development and waste of time . Funny joker PM

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Curious onlooker

Jun 21, 2017 at 7:51 am

A day of triviality more for the Hindutva braggarts to puff up their 16" chest to the brim and exhale their poisoned chests and go back to be the same perverts all over again.